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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,546.29, 11,310.18 and 5,473.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,546.29, 11,310.18 and 5,473.43 is: 8,203.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,546.29 : 11,310.18 = 5,473.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,546.29/11,310.18 = 5,473.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,546.29x = 11,310.18 × 5,473.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,546.29x = 61,905,478.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,905,478.52/7,546.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,203.43

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